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Retrain to SQL DBA

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    #21
    Originally posted by crimdon View Post
    The seems to be a problem with the Microsoft world in general. Any monkey can do a Exchange migration or installation and rates seemto reflect this.
    Well, I took "pure SQL" to mean literally that, SQL, not Microsoft-specific. (I know that when the OP says "SQL DBA" he means SQL Server DBA)

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      #22
      Originally posted by crimdon View Post
      I was thinking on initialy sticking with the Microsoft toolset just as SSRS and SSAS. Blagging my way into anyway like SAP might be difficult in the current downturn without relevant experience.

      SSRS in SQL Server 2008 looks really good now. I've got it running here on a test server.

      If you mean the Business Objects BI products - then you'll be spotted a mile off!
      The Sql Server BI tools are a good place to start and the demand seems to be increasing.
      Good luck
      Last edited by Pogle; 19 March 2009, 11:31. Reason: illiteracy
      I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this

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        #23
        Originally posted by Pogle View Post
        If you mean the Business Objects BI products - then you'll be spotted a mile off!
        Sql Server is a good place to start and the demand seems to be increasing.
        Good luck
        I've had a little bit of Business Obects experience but was back with version 6. I wouldn't attempt to blag my way into it now.

        I'll have a look at SSRS etc over the summer when I get sick of fishing. Looks like I'll be benched anyway from the end of the month.

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          #24
          So, I could do some training in ASP.NET other than what I know already about that and PHP or use one of the teach yourself books?
          I might struggle with some of the technical questions in interviews.
          Also, a lot of people seem to be doing C# anyway as you can write both Windows and webpages with that?

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